What are the responsibilities and job description for the Audiology Tech position at OhioHealth?
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Job Description Summary
Responsible for carrying out automated newborn hearing screenings on all newborns prior to their discharge.
Responsibilities And Duties
Evaluates and prioritizes infants to be screened prior to discharge based on established protocols. Follows established infection control procedures. Utilizes appropriate baby handling skills. Recognizes problems with screening equipment, troubleshoots as necessary and reports any recurrent, unresolved problems to the program manager. Recognizes potential problems with infant and/or major medical equipment and reports problems to appropriate personnel. Performs two-tiered automated hearing screening tests. Informs parents of infant of screening and answering any questions. Identifying any risk factors for hearing loss or delayed onset of hearing loss. Performing automated screening tests using designated equipment, strictly following established protocols and procedures. Informing parents of results of screening and providing them a letter. Reviews hearing development milestones with parents. Refers any "problem cases" or questions they are unable to answer to the UNHS program manager. Assists parents in scheduling appropriate follow-up appointments if the infant does not pass hearing screen. Monitors inventory and supplies and reports supply needs to the program manager. Maintains appropriate supply levels with the screening equipment. Completes billing sheets for all hearing screenings performed and submit to the program director. Documents screening test results and high risk factors in medical record and newborn hearing screening loss as indicated by state and hospital protocols. Demonstrates keen commitment to cost effectiveness and sound business practices. Serves others with compassion and respect and, whenever possible, honors their choices. Strives to deliver services that set community standards. Makes decisions based on best information at the time. Explains decisions to others and honors them. Acts in a timely fashion. Demonstrates flexibility and creativity in finding solutions. Takes appropriate risks.
Minimum Qualifications
High School or GED (Required)
Additional Job Description
Work Shift:
Day
Scheduled Weekly Hours
As Needed
Department
Speech And Hearing
Join us!
OhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. OhioHealth does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law. Equal employment is extended to all person in all aspects of the associate-employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment
Job Description Summary
Responsible for carrying out automated newborn hearing screenings on all newborns prior to their discharge.
Responsibilities And Duties
Evaluates and prioritizes infants to be screened prior to discharge based on established protocols. Follows established infection control procedures. Utilizes appropriate baby handling skills. Recognizes problems with screening equipment, troubleshoots as necessary and reports any recurrent, unresolved problems to the program manager. Recognizes potential problems with infant and/or major medical equipment and reports problems to appropriate personnel. Performs two-tiered automated hearing screening tests. Informs parents of infant of screening and answering any questions. Identifying any risk factors for hearing loss or delayed onset of hearing loss. Performing automated screening tests using designated equipment, strictly following established protocols and procedures. Informing parents of results of screening and providing them a letter. Reviews hearing development milestones with parents. Refers any "problem cases" or questions they are unable to answer to the UNHS program manager. Assists parents in scheduling appropriate follow-up appointments if the infant does not pass hearing screen. Monitors inventory and supplies and reports supply needs to the program manager. Maintains appropriate supply levels with the screening equipment. Completes billing sheets for all hearing screenings performed and submit to the program director. Documents screening test results and high risk factors in medical record and newborn hearing screening loss as indicated by state and hospital protocols. Demonstrates keen commitment to cost effectiveness and sound business practices. Serves others with compassion and respect and, whenever possible, honors their choices. Strives to deliver services that set community standards. Makes decisions based on best information at the time. Explains decisions to others and honors them. Acts in a timely fashion. Demonstrates flexibility and creativity in finding solutions. Takes appropriate risks.
Minimum Qualifications
High School or GED (Required)
Additional Job Description
Work Shift:
Day
Scheduled Weekly Hours
As Needed
Department
Speech And Hearing
Join us!
- if your passion is to work in a caring environment
- if you believe that learning is a life-long process
- if you strive for excellence and want to be among the best in the healthcare industry
OhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. OhioHealth does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law. Equal employment is extended to all person in all aspects of the associate-employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment